Assistant Project Manager (On-site)

HEPCO, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter Benefits

Health Insurance

Sick Time

401k

Job summary

HEPCO Inc in New York is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to provide field support through design, construction, and close-out phases of engineering projects. You will assist with inspections, monitor contractor performance, and ensure compliance with contract requirements, quality standards, and safety rules.

You will work with the Resident Engineer, prepare daily reports, field sketches, change orders, and support budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business required.
• Minimum 4 years of full-time project management experience on large projects (>$20M).
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience on large/complex construction projects.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification and 8-Hour Lead Awareness Course.
• Ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of codes and standards; MS Word/Excel/Access proficiency; CADD desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide field support during design, construction, and close-out phases.
• Monitor contractor performance, inspections, and contract compliance.
• Prepare daily reports, safety checklists, and field condition surveys.
• Attend coordination meetings and prepare minutes; track action items.
• Assist with budgets, schedules, and change orders.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and other departments.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Leadership

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Associate degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

CADD

Job description

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to provide field support during the design, construction, and close-out phases of engineering and construction projects. This role supports project management activities, monitors contractor performance, assists with inspections, and helps ensure compliance with contract requirements, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Provide field support with an emphasis on work performed by third-party contractors during construction and design. Provide project management support during the design phase by overseeing the design consultant performing station condition surveys. Ensure all work complies with contract documents. Complete all required contract documentation. Provide support during inspections and quality control/quality assurance for the furnishing and installation of materials and equipment through project close-out. Assist in the inspection of communications construction projects by monitoring and coordinating multiple project activities while working independently under general supervision.

Work with the Resident Engineer to support project goals and assist the Project Management and Construction Management teams. Attend project coordination meetings with stakeholders, prepare meeting minutes, and follow up on action items. Monitor safety to ensure all personnel, contractors, and subcontractors comply with contract safety requirements. Prepare Daily Reports, Quality and Safety Checklists and Reports, Field Condition Survey Reports, Field Sketches, scopes of work for change orders, estimates, additional work order packages, and other reports as required. Prepare, submit, and coordinate requests for project support services, including flagging, access, and protection. Assist with project budgets, schedules, and construction activities.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or Business, or an Associate degree in Engineering. Minimum of four (4) years of full-time experience performing project management work, including planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting engineering projects, or supervising construction projects valued at $20 million or more. At least one (1) year of supervisory experience or one (1) year serving as a Project Manager on a large and/or complex construction project. OSHA 30-Hour Certification. 8-Hour Lead Awareness Course. Must successfully complete required track safety training prior to participating in capital program projects. Ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specifications. Knowledge of applicable codes and standards preferred. Demonstrated project management experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel. CADD experience is desirable but not required. Ability to organize project information, prepare reports and presentations, and communicate effectively with contractors and other departments. Knowledge or experience with capital construction procedures and field operations. Knowledge or experience with construction scheduling and estimating. Knowledge or experience with mass transit operations and facilities preferred. Ability to coordinate with operations and engineering personnel.

Benefits: Commuter Benefits plan Health Insurance Sick Time 401k

Pay Range: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour (Depending on experience and qualifications)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.